Carthage man accused of forging checks, taking debit card

CARTHAGE  Nathan I. Koster, 20, of 34001 Route 126, was charged by Jefferson County sheriffs deputies on Tuesday afternoon with six counts of felony criminal possession of a forged instrument, five counts of felony fourth-degree grand larceny and 11 counts of petit larceny.

He is accused of forging and cashing six checks belonging to Hope Koster that totaled $840 from May 17 to 23. Deputies also said that Mr. Koster made five withdrawals from an ATM totaling $240 in April by using Ms. Kosters debit card.

He was arraigned in Carthage Village Court and released on his recognizance pending grand jury action.

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